Trump Administration Removes Key Federal Health and Climate Data from Public Websites

Federal agencies are scrubbing diversity, equity, and inclusion content, alarming researchers and public health experts who rely on this data.

Multiple federal websites, including the CDC, Census Bureau, and Department of Energy, have taken down pages containing critical health and environmental data.
The CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index and Environmental Justice Index, used to assess health risks for vulnerable populations, were among the removed resources.
Researchers and academic institutions are racing to preserve datasets through archiving efforts, fearing the loss of essential public health and climate information.
The Trump administration’s executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has prompted widespread website reviews and data removals across federal agencies.
Public health experts warn that the removal of these resources jeopardizes the ability to monitor disease outbreaks, address health disparities, and respond to public health threats.